2024-06-11 VIII.B.Ex.3 Exhibit 6
VIII. B. Exhibit #6
Case #240219005
Sam Lane c/o Richard Roberts
Exhibit 6
Code Enforcement Hearing June 11 , 2024
Case Number, Name and Address:
Case#240219005, Sam Lane do Richard Roberts, NW 10th St.
Code Section Violated Description of Violation
Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30- Inoperable/unregistered vehicle on the property with
43 Public nuisances and 30-44 General cleaning what looks like someone living in the vehicle.Trash and
and beautification debris around the disabled vehicle and on the property
Photos:
See attached
Is respondent a Repeat Violator?
Yes, Previous Case#210210008, Chapter 30 Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles and 30-44
General cleaning and beautification.
Summary:
• The City communicated with the respondent on the below occasion(s).
Date of notice Type of notice Received Date
by received/
returned
April 9, 2024 The case was presented to the Special Magistrate and found to be in violation
of Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-
44 General cleaning and beautification and imposed a fine of$100.00 per day
plus a one-time $100.00 administrative fee should the property fail to come
into compliance within 14-days after the date of this Hearing.
April 16, 2024 Lien/Order was mailed via USPS certified return receipt and regular mail.
Code Officer Smith posted the property and the public notices board at City
Hall with the Signed Lien/Order. Photos in file.
April 22, 2024 Property owner Mr. Richard Roberts called in and asked what needed to be
done to bring the property into compliance. Mr. Roberts was advised by Code
Officer Smith that he needed to cut the overgrown vegetation and remove the
disabled vehicle from the property.
April 23, 2024 Mr. Roberts called in and spoke with Code Officer Smith and he asked when
he had to have the property in compliance. He was advised by Code Officer
Smith on April 24, 2024.
April 24, 2024 SOV/NOH mailed via USPS certified return receipt and regular mail for the
May 14th Hearing.
Mr. Ricardo Lane called into the office and Spoke with Code Officer Smith
asking if we could give him till 10am tomorrow to get the vehicle move
because he had to get a key made so he could move the vehicle. I advised
him that would be fine, and I would be out in the morning to inspect the
property.
Page 1 of 2
Exhibit 6
Date of notice Type of notice Received Date
by received/
returned
April 25, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, disabled
vehicle remains; however, the overgrown vegetation was cut. Photos in file
Lien/Order recorded at the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court, File
#2024004489, Page(s):1.
Recorded Lien/Order mailed out via USPS certified return receipt.
April 30th 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; in compliance, disabled vehicle
was removed from the property. Photos in file.
Code Officer Smith posted the property and the public notices board at City
Hall with the Notice to Appear. Photos in file.
May 1, 2024 Compliance Letter with fine total mailed out via USPS certified return receipt.
The City has not received the letter nor the signature receipt card back as of
the date of this Hearing.
May 12, 2024 Mr. Roberts called into the office and spoke with Code Officer Smith and
advised me that the truck had been removed from the property on the 25'h of
April. He was advised that the truck was still there when I inspected the
property that day, so the Lien was recorded. He advised me that he had a
Venmo receipt showing that the truck was towed that evening. I Code Officer
Smith advised him that if he sent a copy to me via email that I could give him
credit of compliance for the 26'h of April.
May 13, 2024 Received the email from Mr. Roberts showing the receipt for the towing of the
truck on the 26th of April. Photo in file. The fine total of$100.00 plus $100.00
administration fee for a grand total of $200.00. He was advised that a
Compliance letter with the new total would be sent via certified mail.
June 4, 2024 Compliance Letter with new fine total mailed out via USPS certified return
receipt.
City Recommendation:
The City recommends no action on this matter, but requests it be noted for the record that the
property came into compliance on April 30, 2024, with an accrued lien balance of $100.00 plus
$100.00 administration fee, totaling $200.00.
Chronology attached
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Exhibit 6
Case #240219005, Sam Lane c/o Richard Roberts
Date Event/Document
February 12, 2024 Property owner: Sam Lane c/o Richard Roberts
Property address: NW 10th St. Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Mailing address: PO Box 891237 Tampa, FL. 33689
Parcel ID: 3-15-37-35-0010-00410-0010 (33457)
Legal Description: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 41, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 17,
Okeechobee County public records.
Repeat Violator: Previous Case #210210008, Chapter 30 Sections 30-41 Disabled
vehicles and 30-44 General cleaning and beautification.
Code Officers Smith/Curl observed the above-mentioned property to be in violation of
Chapter 30 Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances and 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification: overgrown grass and weeds, inoperable/unregistered
vehicles on the property with what looks like someone living in the vehicle. Trash and
debris around the disabled vehicle and on the property. Photos in the file.
February 20, 2024 SOV/NOH, photos and a copy of the city ordinances mailed via USPS certified return
receipt for the March 12th Hearing. Returned, unclaimed, unable to forward on March 25,
2024.
February 22, 2024 Code Officer Smith posted the property and the public notices board at City Hall with the
Notice to Appear. Photos in file.
March 5, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, the disabled vehicle, furniture,
and it looks like someone is living in the vehicle. Photos in file.
March 12, 2024 Richard Roberts called into the office (9:48am) and spoke with Code Officer Smith. He was
advised what he needed to do to bring the property compliance. He was advised that the
hearing was going ahead as schedule and that if found in violation a fine would be opposed
until the property come into compliance.
March 12, 2024 The case was presented to the Special Magistrate for violation of Chapter 30, Sections
30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification. The Special Magistrate ruled to defer the case to the next hearing
March 14, 2024 SOV/NOH mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the April 9th Hearing. Returned,
unclaimed, unable to forward on April 15, 2024.
Code Officer Smith posted the property and the public notices board at City Hall with the
Notice to Appear. Photos in file.
April 2, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, overgrown grass and weeds,
the disabled vehicle with furniture around it remains on the property. Photos in file.
April 9, 2024 The case was presented to the Special Magistrate and found to be in violation of
Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification and imposed a fine of $100.00 per day plus a one-time
Page 1 of 3
Exhibit 6
Case #240219005, Sam Lane c/o Richard Roberts
Date Event/Document
$100.00 administrative fee should the property fail to come into compliance within 14-
days after the date of this Hearing.
April 16, 2024 Lien/Order was mailed via USPS certified return receipt and regular mail. Returned,
unclaimed, unable to forward on May 8, 2024.
Code Officer Smith posted the property and the public notices board at City Hall with the
Signed Lien/Order. Photos in file.
April 22, 2024 Property owner Mr. Richard Roberts (813-546-0891) called in and asked what needed to be
done to bring the property into compliance. Mr. Roberts was advised by Code Officer Smith
that he needed to cut the overgrown vegetation and remove the disabled vehicle from the
property.
April 23, 2024 Mr. Roberts called in and spoke with Code Officer Smith and he asked when he had to have
the property in compliance. He was advised by Code Officer Smith on April 24, 2024.
April 24, 2024 SOV/NOH mailed via USPS certified return receipt and regular mail for the May 14th Hearing.
Mr. Ricardo Lane called into the office and Spoke with Code Officer Smith (863-484-3542)
asking if we could give him till 10am tomorrow to get the vehicle move because he had to get a
key made so he could move the vehicle. I advised him that would be fine, and I would be out in
the morning to inspect the property.
April 25, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, disabled vehicle remain
however the overgrown vegetation was cut. Photos in file
Lien/Order recorded at the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court, File#2024004489, Page(s):1.
Recorded Lien/Order mailed out via USPS certified return receipt. Returned, unclaimed on
May 28, 2024.
April 30, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; in compliance, disabled vehicle was removed
from the property. Photos in file. Fine balance of$600.00 due.
Code Officer Smith posted the property and the public notices board at City Hall with the
Notice to Appear. Photos in file.
May 1, 2024 Compliance Letter with fine total mailed out via USPS certified return receipt.
May 12, 2024 Mr. Roberts called into the office and spoke with Code Officer Smith and advised me that the
truck had been removed from the property on the 25th of April. He was advised that the truck
was still there when I inspected the property that day, so the Lien was recorded. He advised
me that he had a Venmo receipt showing that the truck was towed that evening. I Code Officer
Smith advised him that if he sent a copy to me via email that I could give him credit of
compliance for the 26th of April.
May 13, 2024 Received the email from Mr. Roberts showing the receipt for the towing of the truck on the 26th
of April. Photo in file. The fine total of $100.00 plus $100.00 administration fee for a grand
total of $200.00. He was advised that a Compliance letter with the new total would be sent via
Page 2 of 3
Exhibit 6
Case #240219005, Sam Lane c/o Richard Roberts
Date Event/Document
certified mail.
June 4, 2024 Compliance Letter with new fine total mailed out via USPS certified return receipt.
Page 3 of 3
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Exhibit 6
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT
'Ale t] APRIL 9, 2024, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING
DRAFT -OFFICIAL MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Special Magistrate Roger Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
Hearing to order on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council
Chambers, located at 55 Southeast (SE) 3rd Avenue (AVE), Room 200,
Okeechobee, Florida. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Special Magistrate
Azcona.
II. ATTENDANCE
Code Enforcement Officer Christina Curl called the roll: Special Magistrate Roger
Azcona, Esquire,and Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Smith were present. City
Attorney Stephen Conteaguero attended via Zoom.
III. CHANGES TO AGENDA
Special Magistrate Azcona asked whether there were any agenda items to be
added, deferred, or withdrawn; Continued Cases Item V.B. was deferred to the
next scheduled Hearing.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
A. Special Magistrate Azcona dispensed with the reading and approved the
March 12, 2024, Minutes.
B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona
collectively administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith and Curl, Mr.
Benjamin Falk,and Mr. Ricardo Lane; all affirmed. Code Officers Smith and
Curl stated for the record all events regarding the cases to be discussed
occurred within the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee.The Officer's
notes, testimony, photographs, and support documents were all entered as
part of the official record.
V. CONTINUED CASES
A. Case No. 24219005; Sam Lane do Richard Roberts, Northwest (NW) 10th
Street(ST), Okeechobee[Legal Description:Lots 1 and 2 of Block 41, CITY
OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book (PB) 1, Page (PG) 10, and PB 5, PG 5
Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public
nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. The respondent is a
repeat violator, previous Case No. 210210008. A Statement of
Violation/Notice of Hearing(SOV/NOH)was mailed via United States Postal
Service (USPS) certified return receipt on February 20, 2024. The notice
was returned unclaimed on March 25,2024.A Notice to Appear was posted
on the property and the Public Notices Board at City Hall on February 22,
2024.The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on March
5, 2024. To comply with City Ordinances, the property owner needs to
remove all the trash,junk/debris,and the disabled vehicle from the property.
Mr. Lane appeared before the Special Magistrate and conveyed his
explanations and reasonings for why the property was non-compliant and
requested more time to bring the property into compliance due to the
circumstances.
The case was presented to the Special Magistrate on March 12, 2024, and
was deferred until the April 9, 2024, Hearing to allow the property owner
more time to bring the property into compliance. A SOV/NOH was mailed
via USPS certified return receipt on March 14, 2024. The City has not
received the SOV/NOH nor the receipt signature card as of the date of this
Hearing. A Notice to Appear was posted on the property and the Public
Notices Board at City Hall on March 14, 2024.
Draft—April 9, 2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 1 of 4
Exhibit 6
V. CONTINUED CASES CONTINUED
A. Case No.240219005;CONTINUED:The property was inspected and found
to be non-compliant on April 2, 2024. To comply with City Ordinances, the
property owner needs to remove all the trash,junk/debris, and the disabled
vehicle from the property. Mr. Lane appeared before the Special Magistrate
and conveyed his explanations and reasonings for why the property was
non-compliant and requested more time to bring the property into
compliance due to the circumstances. The City Staff recommends in
accordance with the fine schedule a fine of $100.00 per day, to begin on
April 10, 2024, unless the property owner brings the property into
compliance on or before that date, plus a $100.00 administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case
• No. 240219005 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30,
Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44
General cleaning and beautification and imposed a fine of$100.00 per
day plus a one-time$100.00 administrative fee should the property fail
to come into compliance within 14-days after the date of this Hearing.
B. Case No. 240215002; Kerri Michael Othmer and Tammy Lynn Hogaboam,
1109 NW 9th AVE, Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lots 1,2,and 3 of Block
24, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB 1, PG 10 and PB 5, PG 5, Okeechobee
County public records]. As requested by Code Officer Smith, the case was
deferred until the next Hearing.
C. Case No.230817007;Tanglewood LTD do A&M Properties, Inc.,420 NW
9th ST, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 7 to 20 Inclusive and alley
between said lots of Block 38, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB 5, PG 5,
Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification and International Property Maintenance Code
(IPMC) Chapter 3, Section 304.1.1 Unsafe conditions. The respondent is
not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail
on July 19, 2023. The property was inspected and found to be non-
compliant on August 3,2023 and August 17,2023.A SOV/NOH was mailed
via USPS certified return receipt on August 17, 2023. The notice was
received by Erin Wilson on August 21, 2023. The property was inspected
and found to be non-compliant on October 4, 2023. To comply with City
Ordinances the property owner needs to remove all the debris from the
property and repair/replace all the roofs on the buildings.
The case was presented to the Special Magistrate on October 10, 2023,
and found to be in violation of Chapter 30,Sections 30-43 Public nuisances,
30-44 General cleaning and beautification, IPMC Chapter 3, Section
304.1.1 Unsafe conditions. A fine of $100.00 per day, plus a one-time
$50.00 administrative fee imposed to begin 45-days after the Hearing
should the property fail to come into compliance. A Lien/Order was mailed
via USPS certified return receipt on October 26, 2023. The notice was
received by Erin Wilson on November 27, 2023. The City Staff received a
letter from Benjamin D.E. Falk, General Partner's Vice President, and CFO
with Tanglewood requesting a pause to the amounts already accrued and
to set new timelines for completion of the roofs on February 13, 2024. A
SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on February 15,
2024. The notice was received by Erin Wilson on February 23, 2024. The
property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on February 27,
2024,and April 2,2024.To comply with City Ordinances the property owner
needs to replace the roofs on all buildings. Mr. Falk appeared before the
Special Magistrate and conveyed his explanations and reasonings for why
the property was non-compliant. He requested additional time to bring the
property into compliance due to the circumstances.
Draft—April 9,2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 2 of 4
Exhibit 6
V. CONTINUED CASES CONTINUED
C. Case No. 230817007; CONTINUED: The City Staff recommends in
accordance with the Special Magistrate's order issued on October 10,2023,
that the Lien/Order be recorded in public records with an accrued lien
balance of$13,750.00 due to failure to comply with the order.
Based on the evidence provided,Special Magistrate Azcona ruled for the
Lien/Order to be recorded in public records with a lien balance of
$13,750.00 and for the City Staff to make a follow-up recommendation
for the roof repair timeline and the delay of fine accrual.
VI. NEW CASES
A. Case No.240215003; Rebecca Bodey and Christina A. Rutherford,501 SE
6th ST, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 20 and 21 of Block E,
CENTRAL PARK, PB 2, PG 39, Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification, IPMC Chapter 3, Section 304.1 General. The
respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS
regular mail on August 17, 2023. The property was inspected and found to
be non-compliant on February 12,2024.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS
certified return receipt on February 15, 2024. The notice was returned on
March 8, 2024. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant
on March 11, 2024.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS regular mail, and A
Notice to Appear was posted on the property and the Public Notices Board
at City Hall on March 14, 2024. The City Staff received a contract for the
sale of the property on March 28, 2024. The property was inspected and
found to be non-compliant on April 2,2024.To comply with City Ordinances,
the property owner needs to remove the trash/debris and complete the
maintenance to the exterior of the home. The City Staff recommends
deferring the case to the next scheduled hearing to allow the new property
owner a reasonable amount of time to bring the property into compliance.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona ruled to
defer Case No.240215003 to the next Special Magistrate Hearing,May
11, 2024.
B. Case No. 240314003; Donald A. Hayes, Jr., and Crystal L. Staton, 1002
NW 6th ST, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lot 17 and West half of Lot 18
of Block 17, NORTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, PB 1, PG 25,
Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-
43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. The
respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS
regular mail on February 14, 2024. The property was inspected and found
to be non-compliant on March 11,2024.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS
certified return receipt on March 14, 2024. The notice was received by
Crystal Staton on March 20, 2024. The property was inspected and found
to be non-compliant on April 2, 2024. To comply with City Ordinances, the
property owner needs to remove all the trash and debris from the property,
pressure wash the exterior of the home, remove the disabled vehicle from
the alleyway and register the vehicle,cut the overgrown vegetation from the
rear of the home. The City Staff recommends in accordance with the fine
schedule a fine of $50.00 per day, to begin on April 10, 2024, unless the
property owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date,
plus a one-time$50.00 administrative fee.
Draft—April 9,2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 3 of 4
Exhibit 6
VI. NEW CASES CONTINUED
B. Case No. 240314003; CONTINUED: Based on the evidence provided,
Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 240314003 to be in
violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-
41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning
and beautification and imposed a fine of$50.00 per day plus a one-
time administrative fee of$50.00 should the property fail to come into
compliance by April 10, 2024.
C. Case No. 240314010; David B. May and Shawna May, 938 NW 3rd ST,
Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lot 14 and West half of Lot 15 of Block
131, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB 5, PG 5, Okeechobee County public
records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record
to have been in violation of Chapter 54, Section 54-81 Use as a residence,
the property was found to be in compliance on March 25, 2024, no
Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued.
D. Case No.240314012;Jeffrey James Piatti, 1018 NW 5th AVE, Okeechobee
[Legal Description: North 71.25-feet (FT) of West 28-FT of Lot 11, North
71.25-FT of Lots 12 and 13 of Block 29, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB 1,
PG 10 and PB 5, PG 5, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on
this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in
violation of Chapter 70, Section 70-251 Permit required, Chapter 90,
Section 90-705 Temporary portable storage containers, the property was
found to be in compliance on April 9,2024, no Lien/Order was recorded, no
fine accrued.
VII. COMPLIED CASES
A. Case No.240215013;Wanda Horner, 211 Northeast 4'h AVE, Okeechobee
[Legal Description: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 143,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB
5, PG 5, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was
requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Chapter
30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification, Chapter 54, Section 54-81 Use as a residence, the property
was found to be in compliance on March 5, 2024, no Lien/Order was
recorded, no fine accrued.
B. Case No.240208005;Anne M. Land, 500 NW 16th ST, Okeechobee [Legal
Description: Lot 1 and East half of Lot 2 of Block 69, CONNERS
HIGHLANDS, PB 1, PG 21, Okeechobee County public records]. No action
on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in
violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public
nuisances,30-44 General cleaning and beautification,Chapter 54, Sections
54-81 Use as a residence, 54-84 Parking in residential district, Chapter 58,
Section 58-72(a) Use of public sewers required, the property was found to
be in compliance on March 13, 2024, no Lien/Order was recorded, no fine
accrued.
VIII. ADJOURN MEETING
There being no further business, Special Magistrate Azcona, adjourned the
Hearing at 7:30 P.M.
Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate
ATTEST:
Christina Curl, Code Enforcement Officer
Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the
Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this Hearing,he/she may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made,which record includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is to be based. Code Enforcement media are for the sole purpose of backup
for official records of Code Enforcement.
Draft-April 9,2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 4 of 4
Exhibit 6
Prepared By/Return To:
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Department
50 Southeast 2n,Avenue
Okeechobee,Florida 34974
CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,FLORIDA
CASE NO.240219005
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PETITIONER
-vs-
Sam Lane do Richard Roberts, RESPONDENT
LIEN/ORDER
THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate,City of Okeechobee,for public hearing on April 9,2024.After due
notice to the respondent, the Special Magistrate having heard evidence on the alleged violation by witnesses or
affidavit makes the following findings:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
Property Owner: Sam Lane do Richard Roberts
Property Location: Northwest 10th Street,Okeechobee,FL.34972
Legal Description: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 41, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 17, public
records of Okeechobee County,Florida
Parcel: 3-15-37-35-0010-00410-0010(33457)
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:The owner of the property described above has been found in violation of the following
sections of the City Code of Ordinances,
Code Section Violated Description of Violation
Chapter 30,Section 30-41 Disabled vehicles Inoperable/unregistered vehicle on the property with someone
living in the vehicle
Chapter 30,Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, Trash and debris around the disabled vehicle and on the property
30-44 General cleaning and beautification _
ORDER:The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate has determined you have violated City Code
of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification,concerning your property located at Northwest 10th Street,Okeechobee,Florida.
The Magistrate hereby imposes a fine of$100.00 per day, including a one-time administrative fee of$100.00.
The imposed fine will continue to accrue daily until the City verifies that the violations are corrected.Further,
this Order as a Claim of Lien,shall be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court,Okeechobee County,Florida,
and once recorded, becomes a Lien on real and personal property pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 162. You
have the right to appeal this finding within thirty days,and order by Writ of Certiorari to the Circuit Court,Okeechobee
County,Florida.If you correct the violation,it is your obligation to contact the Code Enforcement Officer to verify such
compliance.
ORDERED this 9th day of April,2024.
City of Okeechobee
Code Enfonzment Special Magistrate
Roger Azcona,Esquire
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Sam Lane c/o Richard Roberts
S I'A I EMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 162.02 and 162.12,Florida Statutes,and the Code of Ordinances of City of
Okeechobee,I(hereinafter the "City of Okeechobee),the undersigned Code Enforcement Officer hereby gives
notice of an uncorrected violation of the City of Okeechobee Code,as more particularly described herein,and
hereby requests a Hearing before the Okeechobee City Code Enforcement Special Magistrate.
1. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section:Chapter 30 Sections 30-41 , 30-43 and 30-44
2. Address and Parcel#where violation exists: NW 10th St. Okeechobee
3-15-37-35-0010-00410-0010 (33457)
3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists:
Sam Lane C/O Richard Roberts, PO Box 891237 Tampa FL, 33689
4. De cription of Violation:
Recorded Lien/Order noted for the record.
5. Date violation must be corrected by: Apr 24, 2024
6. Date violation first observed on or about: Feb 20, 2024
Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein by the date set forth above AND contacts the undersigned Code
Inspector to verify compliance,with the Okeechobee City Code Section(s)cited herein,you are hereby called upon to take
notice that a Hearing will be held in this cause before the City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Magistrate on the 14th
day May, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.,located at 55 SE 3rd Ave Okeechobee City Hall,Okeechobee Florida 34974 in
Council Chambers.The Magistrate will receive testimony and evidence at said Hearing and shall make findings of fact and
conclusions of law as are supported by the evidence and testimony,and shall make an order thereupon.You are entitled to be
represented by counsel,present evidence,and present testimony.Please be advised that any evidence presented to the
Magistrate for his consideration will be retained by Code Compliance Department.If you fail to appear at the hearing the
Magistrate may enter an Order of Violation,&impose a fine in your absence.
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Anthony Smith Code Enforcement Officer
Any Person desiring to appeal any decision of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this hearing will
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will
be based.Code Enforcement Magistrate tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for the official records of the Code Enforcement Department.
In Accordance with Fla.Statute 162.11(2005),an aggrieved party may appeal a final administrative order to the circuit court.Such an appeal shall be
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De acuerdo con la seccion 162.11 de los estatutos de la Florida,un partido que no esta en acuerdo puede apelar una orden administrativa final a la tribunal
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CASE NO.240219005
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LIEN/ORDER
THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate,City of Okeechobee,for public hearing on April 9,2024.After due
notice to the respondent, the Special Magistrate having heard evidence on the alleged violation by witnesses or
affidavit makes the following findings:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
Property Owner: Sam Lane do Richard Roberts
Property Location: Northwest 10th Street,Okeechobee,FL.34972
Legal Description: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 41, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 17, public
records of Okeechobee County, Florida
Parcel: 3-15-37-35-0010-00410-0010(33457)
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:The owner of the property described above has been found in violation of the following
sections of the City Code of Ordinances,
Code Section Violated Description of Violation
Chapter 30,Section 30-41 Disabled vehicles Inoperable/unregistered vehicle on the property with someone
living in the vehicle
Chapter 30,Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, Trash and debris around the disabled vehicle and on the property
30-44 General cleaning and beautification
ORDER:The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate has determined you have violated City Code
of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification,concerning your property located at Northwest 10th Street,Okeechobee.Florida.
The Magistrate hereby imposes a fine of$100.00 per day, including a one-time administrative fee of$100.00.
The imposed fine will continue to accrue daily until the City verifies that the violations are corrected. Further,
this Order as a Claim of Lien,shall be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court,Okeechobee County,Florida,
and once recorded, becomes a Lien on real and personal property pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 162. You
have the right to appeal this finding within thirty days,and order by Writ of Certiorari to the Circuit Court,Okeechobee
County,Florida.If you correct the violation,it is your obligation to contact the Code Enforcement Officer to verify such
compliance.
ORDERED this 9th day of April,2024.
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Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
Roger Azcona,Esquire
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Respondent
Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein,
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beautification
Overgrown grass and weeds, inoperable/unregistered vehicle with someone living in the vehicle. Trash and
debris around the disabled vehicle.
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Okeechobee, FL on the day of May 14, 2024, at 6:00 pm.
Dated this 306 day of the month of April the year of 2024.
Signed ,rqy 7 Title Code Enforcement Officer
Case Number: 240219005
Address: NW 10th Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement
50 SE 2"d Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974
863-763-9795
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NOTICE TO APPEAR
Sam Lane c/o Richard Roberts
Respondent
Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein,
Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44
General cleaning and beautification
Overgrown grass and weeds, inoperable/unregistered vehicle with someone
living in the vehicle. Trash and debris around the disabled vehicle.
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compliance. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the alleged violation (s) will be
presented in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL
on the day of May 14, 2024, at 6:00 pm.
Dated this 30th day of the month of April the year of 2024.
Signed ,Ay S'kyuti Title Code Enforcement Officer
Case Number: 240219005
Address: NW 10th Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement
50 SE 2"d Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974
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Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 1:47 PM
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Subject: [EXTERNAL]Case No. 240219005 Proof of Vehicle
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City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
Accrual of Fine 2024
Case No: 240219005
Name: Sam Lane do Richard Roberts
Address: NW 10th St
Okeechobee, FL.34972
Special Magistrate Ruling: The case was presented to the Special Magistrate on April 9, 2024,found in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-41
Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification.A fine of$100.00 per day, plus a
one-time$100.00 administrative fee imposed to begin 14-days after the date of the hearing. Fine accrual began on April
25,2024.
Fine Number Week 1 Number Week 2 Number Week 3 Number Week 4 Number Week 5 Number Week 6
Amount of days Total of Days Total of Days Total of Days Total of Days Total of days Total
$100.00
January $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
February $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
March $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
April $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 1 $100.00 $0.00
May $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
June $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
July $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
August $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
September $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
October $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
November $0.00 , $0.00 $0.00 , $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
December $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 , $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Fine Total $100.00
Administrative
Fee $100.00
Total Amount
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'Total Days 1
Date of
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City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
50 SE 2"d Ave.
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
(863)763-9795
June 4, 2024
Sam Lane c/o Richard Roberts
PO Box 891237
Tampa, FL. 33689
Re: NW 10th St, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Case #240219005
Dear Mr. Roberts:
On behalf of the City of Okeechobee, we extend our appreciation and sincerest Thank-You, for
your efforts to bring the above-mentioned property into compliance with City Ordinances with the
cutting of the overgrown vegetation and the removal of the disabled vehicle from your property.
The city has a responsibility to ensure that the ordinances enacted for the protection of life
and property and for the general appearance of the city are followed by property owners in
accordance with the desires of the residents of the community. Your continuing efforts, in
maintaining your property are important to the City of Okeechobee. your neighbors and fellow
citizens.
The above-mentioned property has a Code Enforcement Lien with a fine
balance of $200.00 including the $100.00 administrative fee. Please contact our office
immediately to make arrangements to pay this fine. Failure to pay this fine will result in the
lien on real and personal property to remain pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 162 and
could result in a foreclosure action being filed against the above-mentioned property.
If we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us and we can discuss
the matter. Again. Thank You for your cooperation. understanding and efforts in assisting
with the beautification of the city.
Sincerely,
Anthony Smith
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Officer
863-763-9795
asmith@cityofokeechobee.com
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